- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service
Federal NCES profile for Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050042101712Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Scholarmade Achievement Place · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042101712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
91 on latest CCD 050042101712 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
91 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship (306 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Little Rock. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ivy Hill Acade
Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship
306 students
- Nichols Interm
Nichols Intermediate Academy
140 students
- This school 91
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service
91 students
What this shows Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service compares
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scholarmade Achievement Place reports $16,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nichols Intermediate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service
How many students attend Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service?
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service?
The student-teacher ratio at Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service?
100.0% of students at Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service?
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service rank among public schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Scholarmade Achievement Place?
Besides Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service, Scholarmade Achievement Place also operates Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship (306 students) and Nichols Intermediate Academy (140 students). See the Scholarmade Achievement Place district page for the complete list.